This field on Lakeview Avenue and North of Bastanchury Road will be the future site of Vista Del Verde II park. COURTESY OF MIKE KUDRON

The City Council continues to put off funding $4.34 million in proposed capital improvement projects until upcoming maintenance costs have been determined.

Council members have been reluctant to dip into the city's reserves to pay for construction projects such as parks. Councilman Gene Hernandez wants to see reserve funds set aside for upcoming repairs or replacement.

“It's kind of a misstatement that we have a large reserve, because some of it should have been designated for those areas,” he said.

The parks department has more than $2 million in projects awaiting final approval. In March, the City Council approved the design of Vista Del Verde II Park near Bastanchury Road and Lakeview Avenue but has yet to designate any money for its construction.

Other projects on hold include upgrades at City Hall, repairs for certain roads and an update of irrigation systems for city landscaping. The city also has plans for a dog park adjacent to Eastside Park and complete maintenance at existing park facilities, including the resurfacing of basketball courts.

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